RECOMMENDATION(S):

APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Sheriff-Coroner, or designee, to execute a contract with Redwood Toxicology Laboratory, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $200,000 to provide toxicology screening services for the period of September 1, 2016 through August 31, 2018.

FISCAL IMPACT:

$200,000. Offset by client fees. Budgeted.

BACKGROUND:

Contra Costa County provides through its Office of the Sheriff, Custody Alternative Program, an alternative to jail time if the offender qualifies. Redwood Toxicology Laboratory, Inc., provides drug, alcohol and other toxicology screening services for the County to determine if the offenders meet the program qualifications and can remain in the program once admitted to it.

CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:

The Sheriff's Office will not have access to a third party vendor for the provision of drug, alcohol and other toxicology screening services on an as needed basis.